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Cara Hamann, associate professor of epidemiology, recently discussed tips for drivers sharing the road with large farm equipment. (KCRG)
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The Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) has successfully renewed its grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue efforts to address health disparities and improve well-being in Midwestern rural communities. The PRC-RH will receive $1 million per year for the next five years.
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Anjali Deshpande, clinical associate professor of epidemiology and president-elect of the Iowa Public Health Association Board of Directors, recently discussed how communities and individuals experience health benefits from civic engagement. (Iowa Public Radio)
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More than one in five people age 50 or older have used cannabis at least once in the past year, a new survey reveals. Brian Kaskie, professor of health management and policy, who studies older people’s cannabis use, says that amid cannabis legalization, “compounded with the aches and pains that come with age, [older Americans] may be responsive to that and using it more.” (Yahoo Life)
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Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community behavioral health, researches food security in the state of Iowa. Johnson County, in particular, struggles with higher food insecurity rates due to the large student body and large immigrant and refugee populations, Askelson says. (Daily Iowan)
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Patrick O'Shaughnessy, professor of occupational and environmental health, recently discussed his research on how dust plumes from gravel roads affect the respiratory system. (The Gazette)
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A new federal award to the University of Iowa will continue a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) to educate and train health care and supportive care workforces to care for older adults in collaboration with community partners across Iowa and several other states.
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With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers, including Elizabeth O'Neil, CPH assistant professor of community and behavioral health, are investigating how to make crossing the road safer, especially for children.
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The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis (RUPRI Center) at the University of Iowa has received a four-year, $2.8 million funding renewal from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy/Health Resources and Services Administration.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a $4.3 million grant over five years to the University of Iowa to continue the Injury Prevention Research Center in the College of Public Health.
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University of Iowa alumna Dr. Mgbechi Eronduwill speak at Iowa's Fall 2024 Medicine and Humanities Celebration on Monday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Educational Research Facility (MERF) Auditorium.
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The Department of Health Management and Policy will host the 45th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25. The event includes a lineup of speakers representing unique experiences in leadership. Registration is free, but required by Oct. 14.
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On Oct. 2, UI Associate Vice President for Research Kristy Nabhan-Warren will talk about writing opportunities for researchers and scholars to share their work with broad, public audiences.
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This week's episode features a discussion with UI College of Public Health Dean Edith Parker. This year is the college's 25th anniversary, and Dean Parker touches on some past accomplishments and milestones while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities. She also talks about her personal journey to the field of public health.
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Iowa Writers’ Workshop alum and acclaimed nonfiction author Tracy Kidder (74MFA) will take part in a free, public event at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. He will reflect on his lengthy literary career and read from some of his bestselling work.
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The Department of Community and Behavioral Health is proudly marking its 25th anniversary as an academic department of the College of Public Health!
To celebrate this milestone, the department invites all College of Public Health faculty, students, and staff to join in a day of activities celebrating CBH on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
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Our student-run podcast has a new season, new name, and new look, but the same great content. This week, Lauren introduces "Plugged in to Public Health" and chats with epidemiology student Emily Jester, who spent time in Romania last summer working and learning about public health, violence, and injury prevention issues.
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The next installment of the Building Health Equity webinar series will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10, with the presentation "Changing the Narrative around Health Equity."
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Hans-Joachim Lehmler, professor of occupational and environmental health, will present the 2024 College of Public Health Distinguished Faculty Lecture, "A Persistent Problem: PCB Exposure and Adverse Health Effects," on Oct. 23.
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Do you have a creative solution to address the impact of climate change on human health? Your ideas are needed and may earn up to $10,000 in funding! Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2024.
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In a recent Q&A, Daniel Sewell, associate professor of biostatistics, shared why he strives to be an expert and leader in biostatistics.
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Alumnus Kent Lehr (09MHA), CEO of Iowa Radiology, was recently featured in a profile where he discussed his career in health care, the challenges ahead, and the latest trends in health care that he’s following.
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Alumna Jennifer Miller (08MPH, 10MHA) was named chief administrative officer of UI Health Care’s downtown campus effective July 8, 2024. Read more about her new role.
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Ebonee Johnson, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, recently shared her interests in community engagement and mental health as well as some words of advice for students.
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Alumnus Sri Chaitanya Krishna Akondy (23MPH) recently discussed his job as an epidemiologist at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, his experiences as an international student, and how Iowa prepared him for his current position.
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Hear how Mason McCulley's summer internship conducting industrial hygiene assessments helped him decide to pursue a graduate degree and career in industrial hygiene.
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Joe Kippley (12MHA) has been named the next public health director for the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Internships and experiential learning opportunities provide our students with hands-on training and open doors to their future careers. Recent grad Nate Savage's (23MPH) internship with Johnson County Public Health led to his job there as an emergency preparedness planner.
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Lupita Wombacher is the new custodial supervisor for the College of Public Health Building. Learn more about her role and say hello next time you see her!
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Last month, several graduate students from the Department of Biostatistics held an introductory coding and biostatistics workshop with fourth through sixth grade girls participating in the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County’s (NCJC) after school program in Iowa City. Amy Wu, one of the students coordinating the workshop, shared more details about the event.
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“Unity Week” is a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the University of Iowa’s inclusive and welcoming culture.
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2023 DEI Annual Report Introduction Dear College of Public Health community, I’m pleased to share the College of Public Health’s third Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Annual Report. This report looks back at the activities that took place over the 2022-23 academic year. In past years, the College of Public Health (CPH) DEI Committee was […]
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The University of Iowa's celebration of International Education Week is Nov. 13-17. View a list of events taking place on campus.
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In recognition of Veterans Day, the University of Iowa will be holding events honoring our Veteran students, staff, faculty, and alumni during Veterans Appreciation Week (Nov. 6-11).
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Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. See a listing of campus events that are planned throughout the month.
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The CPH DEI committee invites you to learn strategies for managing difficult DEI-related conversations and scenarios. Participants will explore why conversations around DEI-related topics can be challenging and practice applying strategies.
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The CPH DEI Committee is pleased to invite everyone to a lotería/bingo event on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This event will include games, trivia, and prizes. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Advance registration is required!
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On May 16, join Dr. Liz Tovar and other campus and area business leaders to discuss our campus culture, define “DEI in Action,” and have a conversation about how we can teach the skillsets our students need for success. Please RSVP by May 8.
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Join us in celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion at the College of Public Health on Monday, April 17. Enjoy a taco bar provided by Mammitas Coffee of Iowa City, meet members of the CPH DEI Committee, and socialize with friends and colleagues.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in April at the University of Iowa and pays tribute to the contributions that generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture. View a list of upcoming lectures, films, and events marking the month.
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Three College of Public Health alumni will be honored by the Corridor Business Journal with its "Forty Under 40" leadership awards.
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Congratulations to CPH graduate students Lauren Lavin and Maleeha Naseem, who have been named 2024-2025 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows! Fellows will engage in a year-long program that introduces them to people, programs, and resources that influence creating solutions to unmet needs in health care.
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Four CPH undergraduate students have been awarded scholarships to study or intern abroad. Learn more about their international destinations.
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Three UI College of Public Health students, all hailing from hometowns in Iowa, have been granted a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which awards the recipient up to $5,000 to study abroad.
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The 2024 UI Eight Over 80 awardees recently were honored at an event celebrating their impact on Iowa and beyond. CPH alumna and former MPH field practice coordinator Pam Willard (79PMEH) was honored for her contributions.
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Students, faculty, staff, and alumni were honored at the annual CPH Awards & Recognition presentation held May 1, 2024. See a list of all who were recognized at the event.
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Jim Torner, CPH professor of epidemiology, will be honored as a 2024 Fellow of the Society for Clinical Trials at the society's annual meeting in May.
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Rima Afifi, professor of community and behavioral health, and Elizabeth Chrischilles, professor and head of epidemiology, are two of six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members to be honored with the 2024 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
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Natoshia Askelson, associate professor of community and behavioral health, has been selected to receive a 2024 Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award. Each awardee will receive $25,000 annually for the next three years to support their scholarly activities.
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More than 1,100 University of Iowa faculty and staff members were identified by this year's graduating seniors for making a positive difference in their lives during their time at the university. A number of College of Public Health-affiliated faculty and staff members were recognized.
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The Prevention Research Center for Rural Health (PRC-RH) has successfully renewed its grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue efforts to address health disparities and improve well-being in Midwestern rural communities. The PRC-RH will receive $1 million per year for the next five years.
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With an estimated 3.5 million self-driving vehicles expected on America’s roads by next year, University of Iowa researchers, including Elizabeth O'Neil, CPH assistant professor of community and behavioral health, are investigating how to make crossing the road safer, especially for children.
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Emily Roberts, assistant professor of biostatistics in the University of Iowa College of Public Health, has been selected by the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP) to establish a new collaboratory dedicated to advancing causal inference research.
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Abby Lee, a PhD student in community and behavioral health, is one of eight students from the UI's 2024 Graduate Engagement Corps awarded funding for their community-engaged research projects.
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A new study from University of Iowa researchers examines how converting four-lane roads to three-lane roads impacts emergency responses. The researchers included Cara Hamann, Joseph Cavanaugh, and Stephanie Jansson from the College of Public Health.
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All are welcome to join the EHSRC's Community Engagement Office Hours and chat about project ideas, questions, and best practices in community engagement. These virtual (zoom) meetings are an informal way to connect with others who share an interest in community engagement and public health research. Drop in on Sept. 16 for a few minutes or stay the whole hour! These sessions are open to any researcher (faculty, staff, or student) and any project from the UI community!
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A new University of Iowa research study aims to shed light on parent-child road crossing behaviors and, ultimately, to help lead to changes that reduce motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians, a major cause of childhood death and disability.
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A recent study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health explores the effects of Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL) policies on family caregivers providing personal care to older parents. The researchers highlight the vital role family caregivers play in the American long-term care system, noting that their caregiving responsibilities often clash with paid employment.
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The Increasing Capacity for injury Research in EAsTern Europe (iCREATE) grant emphasizes translation across three-related cultures. Led by researchers from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and Babes-Bolyai University of Romania, the program aims to improve acute injury treatment while expanding on previous capacity building efforts in Georgia, Armenia, and the Republic of Moldova.
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A new study from Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology, investigates the effects of employer-sponsored benefits on working women’s mental health.
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USG has partnered with Campus Safety, the Division of Student Life, and the Parent and Family Council to continue the Uber Voucher pilot program. Eligible students can claim two $5 Uber ride Vouchers which are valid from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily during the fall semester. Visit the Hawk Vouchers page to claim yours while supplies last.
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The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair is being held on Sept. 17 in the IMU International Ballroom (2nd floor). Students can stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explore study abroad programs and global internships, learn about scholarships and grants, and connect with study abroad advisors and students who have returned from abroad.
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Life in Iowa is a program designed to assist international students in adjusting to life and the academic system at the University of Iowa. View a list of events planned for fall 2024.
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Download the new University of Iowa mobile app to see your class schedule, use campus maps, connect to resources important to you as a student, and much more. The new app is free by searching “University of Iowa” on your app store or from UI Information Technology Services' web page.
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The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a program offered by the U.S. Department of State that enables students who are currently receiving or will receive a Federal Pell Grant to study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Read about one student's scholarship experience and advice.
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The UI cultural centers are again hosting their graduation celebrations. Read more about the details and registration deadlines.
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Students interested in health care are invited to the 4th Annual Pre-Health Conference on April 7 in the IMU main ballroom. The conference includes various programs, workshops, networking, and numerous health professionals who will provide insight and guidance to pre-health students at Iowa. Register by March 31.
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On March 19, attend a one-hour workshop focusing on effective health communication strategies in the age of digital media. Learn more about message delivery and encouraging engagement in health initiatives throughout the community. Open to all UI students. Faculty and staff welcome. Advanced registration requested.
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College of Public Health students are invited to participate in a focus group about environmental health as part of the EHSRC Environmental Health Needs Assessment. Sign up by March 5.
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Did you know the Graduate College provides funding assistance to graduate students who present their research/graduate work at competitive/juried conferences, meetings, symposia and similar professional or academic gatherings? The next deadline to apply is March 4.
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Linda Baker, a caring and generous supporter of the College of Public Health and the University of Iowa, died on Dec. 27, 2023, at age 77.
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R. William "Bill" Field, professor emeritus of occupational and environmental health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was recognized internationally for his expertise in radon and radiation health effects.
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Ann Garvey (03MPH) passed away on Nov. 1. Ann was a CPH 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient and held an adjunct faculty appointment in the UI Department of Epidemiology.
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Kathleen McKeen passed away on Oct. 1, 2021, at the age of 80. She worked in the cancer registry field for 59 years, serving as the director of the Iowa Cancer Registry for more than 36 of those years.
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Justin Denman, graduate admissions assistant in the College of Public Health, passed away on Thursday, April 29. Justin was a valued member of the CPH Student Services staff since 2016. Please submit your stories about Justin to be shared with his young daughter and family by Monday, May 10.
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It is with sadness and sorrow that we let you know that Elaine M. Smith, PhD, MBA, professor emerita of epidemiology in the UI College of Public Health, passed away peacefully in Chapel Hill, NC, at the age of 75 on Jan. 21, 2021.
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Bernard J. Tyson, chairman and chief executive officer of not-for-profit health insurer Kaiser Permanente, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Nov. 10 at the age of 60. He was the College of Public Health's 2018 Hansen Award recipient and met with CPH students and faculty on March 4, 2019.
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Frank Lisella, 81, died peacefully on Jan. 18, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He earned a PhD in Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health from the University of Iowa in 1970, and his career in public health practice spanned more than 50 years. He received an Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Iowa College of Public Health in 2010.
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William "Bill" Clarke, professor emeritus of biostatistics in the UI College of Public Health, died Oct. 15, 2017, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He made major interdisciplinary contributions to improving the use of statistical methods in clinical trial design and analysis and in biomedical research. In 1989, he co-founded the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center, which is today an internationally recognized leader in managing and coordinating randomized multi-center clinical trials.
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Craig Zwerling, professor emeritus in occupational and environmental health, died August 9, 2017, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Agudas Achim Congregation, 401 East Oakdale Blvd. in Coralville.
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